Fingersmith

So, I've seen Tipping the Velvet a few times, but for some reason I never watched the other mini-series that came with it. Not a deliberate thing, I just have a bazillion DVDs I've bought that I need to watch sometime.

Anyway, I rectified that over the last two days. Oh my, I have never been so glued to a period drama. It mentions Dickensian London on the back of the box, which I thought was referring to the period... but oh gosh, it meant it twists and turns and rips your heart out like a Dickens novel.

This is TEN TIMES better than Tipping the Velvet. The subtle romance, the betrayals, the gloves (Between Sherlock and this, I think I have discovered some strange glove kink), the horrible people twisting their lives... *clutches heart*

It has none of the course humour that I find a bit disconcerting at times in TtV either.

I haven't wanted to yell so much at the screen since watching North & South with my Dad. "No Margaret, John loves you! Arrrgh." *cough*

Too romantic. If it hadn't ended how it did, I would have been a blubbering mess. Thank goodness for proper endings.

Five stars from me. *****

Fingersmith

So, I've seen Tipping the Velvet a few times, but for some reason I never watched the other mini-series that came with it. Not a deliberate thing, I just have a bazillion DVDs I've bought that I need to watch sometime.

Anyway, I rectified that over the last two days. Oh my, I have never been so glued to a period drama. It mentions Dickensian London on the back of the box, which I thought was referring to the period... but oh gosh, it meant it twists and turns and rips your heart out like a Dickens novel.

This is TEN TIMES better than Tipping the Velvet. The subtle romance, the betrayals, the gloves (Between Sherlock and this, I think I have discovered some strange glove kink), the horrible people twisting their lives... *clutches heart*

It has none of the course humour that I find a bit disconcerting at times in TtV either.

I haven't wanted to yell so much at the screen since watching North & South with my Dad. "No Margaret, John loves you! Arrrgh." *cough*

Too romantic. If it hadn't ended how it did, I would have been a blubbering mess. Thank goodness for proper endings.

Five stars from me. *****

Watch these now! [Vid recs]

I've found some brilliant vids lately! Let me tell you about them.

Run with me by chaila43 [Doctor Who: River, River/Doctor]
Rec: Beautiful! This feels like the story that DW has tried to tell about River, but somehow never has. It's so elegantly and subtly put together, like you can feel the distance and complexity in a relationship spanning space and time and lived out of order. I can't commend this vid enough and I urge you to watch it whether you are a fan of River or not. It really puts her in a whole new light. :)

Boom Boom Pow by hollywoodgrrl [Fringe: general series]
Rec: I always love HG's sense of in-clip movement combined with spot-on timing, so I can't resist this one. Clip-choice ftw! This would be a fabulous recruitment vid for anyone new to the fandom.

Toxic by lilacbranch [Sherlock: Sherlock/Moriarty]
Rec: I just keep watching it. I love the frenetic pace, the fabulous clip choices (violin ftw!), the drugged out Sherlock... Oh and I now grin whenever I hear this Britney Spears song, which is... new. Really, I am quite smitten with this vid, I think it's hitting a few kinks somewhere along the way.

U. R. A. Fever by kiki_miserychic [Fringe: Olivia]
Rec: I am in love with this vid. The editing is flawless. Not just fast, but snappy - perfectly fitted to the music and the clip choices are anything but accidental - so precise. And BAMF!Olivia is just... I have no words. I love the use of the sit-ups toward the end and when it breaks into "WE are a fever" I think I made small squeaky dolphin noises on first watching this. Brilliant stuff. God it's good. Go watch it.

Split up six ways by beccatoria [Fringe: Walter]
Rec: Amazing! I don't think I've come across a Walter vid before, let alone one that actually tells his story so damn well. Just beautiful!

Blind by hay1ock [Sherlock: Sherlock/John]
Rec: Slowing down the pace a bit with this one. Just a lovely simple vid exploring John and Sherlock's relationship. I love it for not being anything flashy. It just lets the mood of the music take you along with the characters through looks and movement and gentle editing. Lovely stuff in other words. Also song choice! "I know we're broken" could really be the motto for those two.

Edit: I knew I was missing one.
Troublemaker by ageless_aislynn [Sherlock: Sherlock]
Rec: Adorable! BAMF!Sherlock with a very fun feel. Some fabulous lyric matching and great clips choices to leave you giggling (The "Oh!" and the violin repeats are my faves). If you need a pick-me-up, watch this one first. Guaranteed to send you away smiling.

Please remember to comment to the vidders post if you enjoy these.

Watch these now! [Vid recs]

I've found some brilliant vids lately! Let me tell you about them.

Run with me by chaila43 [Doctor Who: River, River/Doctor]
Rec: Beautiful! This feels like the story that DW has tried to tell about River, but somehow never has. It's so elegantly and subtly put together, like you can feel the distance and complexity in a relationship spanning space and time and lived out of order. I can't commend this vid enough and I urge you to watch it whether you are a fan of River or not. It really puts her in a whole new light. :)

Boom Boom Pow by hollywoodgrrl [Fringe: general series]
Rec: I always love HG's sense of in-clip movement combined with spot-on timing, so I can't resist this one. Clip-choice ftw! This would be a fabulous recruitment vid for anyone new to the fandom.

Toxic by lilacbranch [Sherlock: Sherlock/Moriarty]
Rec: I just keep watching it. I love the frenetic pace, the fabulous clip choices (violin ftw!), the drugged out Sherlock... Oh and I now grin whenever I hear this Britney Spears song, which is... new. Really, I am quite smitten with this vid, I think it's hitting a few kinks somewhere along the way.

U. R. A. Fever by kiki_miserychic [Fringe: Olivia]
Rec: I am in love with this vid. The editing is flawless. Not just fast, but snappy - perfectly fitted to the music and the clip choices are anything but accidental - so precise. And BAMF!Olivia is just... I have no words. I love the use of the sit-ups toward the end and when it breaks into "WE are a fever" I think I made small squeaky dolphin noises on first watching this. Brilliant stuff. God it's good. Go watch it.

Split up six ways by beccatoria [Fringe: Walter]
Rec: Amazing! I don't think I've come across a Walter vid before, let alone one that actually tells his story so damn well. Just beautiful!

Blind by hay1ock [Sherlock: Sherlock/John]
Rec: Slowing down the pace a bit with this one. Just a lovely simple vid exploring John and Sherlock's relationship. I love it for not being anything flashy. It just lets the mood of the music take you along with the characters through looks and movement and gentle editing. Lovely stuff in other words. Also song choice! "I know we're broken" could really be the motto for those two.

Edit: I knew I was missing one.
Troublemaker by ageless_aislynn [Sherlock: Sherlock]
Rec: Adorable! BAMF!Sherlock with a very fun feel. Some fabulous lyric matching and great clips choices to leave you giggling (The "Oh!" and the violin repeats are my faves). If you need a pick-me-up, watch this one first. Guaranteed to send you away smiling.

Please remember to comment to the vidders post if you enjoy these.

OMG!

The Lobster Quadrille by Anon.
Sherlock and Moriarty as lobsters, knife-fighting. Pure crack and pure awesomeness. I cannot breath for giggling at the moment. :D

OMG!

The Lobster Quadrille by Anon.
Sherlock and Moriarty as lobsters, knife-fighting. Pure crack and pure awesomeness. I cannot breath for giggling at the moment. :D